AMES, IOWA (July 10, 2024) — After years of planning and 15 months of construction, Wyffels Hybrids officially opened their new Iowa Site on July 10, 2024. More than 200 fulltime employees gathered in Ames, Iowa, for the official ribbon cutting ceremony led by company president John Wyffels.
“Today marks a tremendous milestone in our ongoing 78-year journey as a third-generation family owned and led business,” Wyffels said. “For 11 consecutive years, corn growers are planting more acres to Wyffels than ever before. This is evidence our purpose of serving the American family farmer is both important and increasing in urgency.”
The new facility, located on approximately 150 acres near Interstate 35 and Highway 30, will ensure that Wyffels’ growing customer base continues to enjoy industry leading products and support throughout the growing season. The new warehouse and distribution center bring seed closer to customers in Iowa, southern South Dakota and southern Minnesota.
In addition to storage and distribution capabilities, the site includes research and agronomy test sites available to Wyffels sales team members, seed representatives and customers for tours and agronomy days. With continued growth, future expansions include seed corn production capabilities, enhanced research and corn breeding functions, as well as meeting and training resources.
Today, site employees are busy with post-season activities as they prepare for the first outbound shipment slated for December 2024.
“This Iowa site is another example of our firm commitment to the seed business for another generation,” Wyffels said. “Our growth is a testament to the commitment our team has for selecting, testing, producing and delivering the best performing hybrids for the Central Corn Belt. Our products and passionate people are the reason more farmers are choosing to plant their independence with Wyffels.”
About Wyffels Hybrids
In 1946, Wyffels Hybrids was established with a vision to produce seed that could help friends and neighbors be more successful. That promise has resulted in significant growth and opportunity as Wyffels continues to build a team of employees who share that vision for the seed business, and passion for serving customers.
Wyffels Hybrids, headquartered in Geneseo, Ill., is the largest corn-focused seed brand in the nation. Focusing strictly on developing and marketing elite corn hybrids, the company is dedicated to providing corn growers in Illinois, Iowa, southern Wisconsin, southwest Minnesota and southeast South Dakota with exceptional products, the latest agronomic information, and unmatched customer service and product support. To learn more or request information, visit wyffels.com or call 1-800-369-7833.